Healthy A-Z: Menopause and perimenopause

Menopause – officially defined as your last ever period – is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but there’s no doubt it can bring challenges. During perimenopause, when your hormones start to change in the years running up to menopause proper, you may start to experience symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, irregular periods, mood swings and fatigue.

Menopause symptoms can be debilitating but they don’t have to get in the way – there’s much you can do to help yourself naturally and get on with enjoying your life. And there’s a lot to feel positive about at this time of your life, too…